A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3438857 Details
Epoch: 159 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3440237 epoch_slot_no: 5837 block_no: 3438696 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2589 time: 2019-11-29 06:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdf84e64a2315459f9bf830bca2b22817d1c61b414f85ae6a89ded4988414279Block Operator
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